Egg washer



July 13, 1937. C.' THoM 2,086,685

BGG WASHER l Filed Sept. l, 1936 2 Sheets-Sheet l 23 l 8 3 /7 f +2 i l (2l l 20 20 2 7/ 2 nvenlor dar! Thom A Homey! C. THOM EGG WASHER July 13, 1937.

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I nvenlor daf-Z 777cm @@m M Homey Patented lJuly 13, 1937'l UNITEDv STATES, FATENT OFFICE EGG WASHER Carl Thorn, Wells, Minn. Y Application September 1, 1936, Serial No. 98,991

2 Claims.

The present invention relates to new and useful improvements in egg washers and has for its i primary object to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, a device of this character comprising a novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts throughout the medium of which a large number of eggs may be thoroughly cleaned with a minimum of effort.

Another very important object of the invention .is to provide an egg washing machine of the aforementioned character which will automatically adjust itself to various sizes of eggs.

Other objects of the invention are to provide an egg washing machine of the class described which willbe comparatively simple in construction, strong, durable, highly eicient and reliable in use, compact, light in weight and which may be manufactured at low cost. Y

All of the foregoing and still further objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from a study of the following speciiication, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like characters of reference designate corresponding parts throughout the several views, and whereinz Figure 1 is a view in top plan of an egg washer constructed in accordance with the present invention.

Figure 2 .is a view in vertical cross section, taken substantially on the line 2-2 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a view in end elevation of the device.

Figure 4 is a vertical longitudinal sectional view, taken substantially on the line 4-4 of Figure 1. 1

Referring now to the drawingstin detail, it will be seen that the embodiment of the invention which has been illustrated comprises a base I of suitable material and dimensions having mounted thereon ribs or raised portions 2 which form parallel, longitudinal channels for the reception of the eggs, said channels being covered with a suitable cleaning element 3. As best seen in Figure 2 of the drawings, the outermost ribs or raised portions 2 are spaced from the longitudinal edges of the base I for a purpose which will presently become apparent. Rising from the end portions of the base I are lugs 4 the purpose of which will also be presently set forth.

Removably mounted on the base I is a brush unit which is designated generally by the reference numeral 5. The unit 5 comprises end walls 6 which are mounted on the end portions of the base I, said end walls having recesses or notches l 1 therein for the reception of the lugs 4 for retaining the unit The ends of the ribs or raised portions 2 are spaced from the ends of the base I in a manner to leave bearing surfaces for the end walls 6. The end walls li are engaged with the ends of the raised portions or ribs 2 for retaining the brush unit 5 against longitudinal movement on the base I.

The brush unit 5 nal elevated side bars 8 and longitudinal brush supporting bars 9 extending between the end walls 6. Attention is here invited to the fact that the bars 9 parallel the egg receiving channels on the base I. Extending slidably and loosely through the bars t are guides I having mounted cn their lower ends brushes II. At their upper ends, the guides It) terminate in heads I2 which are engageable on the bars 9. Light coil springs I3 are provided on the guides Ill between the brushes lI and the bars 9. Bails Iii are pivotally mounted for swinging movement on the end portions of the base I, as at I5, and'engageable over the end portions of the brush unit 5 for detachably securing said brush unit in position on said base.

Slidably mounted on the base I is an egg shifting unit which is designated generally by the reference numeral It. The unit It comprises vertical side members I'l which are slidably mounted on the longitudinal marginal portions of the base I which are free of the raised portions or ribs 2. Bars I8 connect the side members II, said bars extending transversely between the base I and the brushes II. The bars I8 are spaced to receive the eggs therebetween, as at I9. As best seen in Figure 2 of the drawings, the portions of the bars I8 which contact with the 5 against lateral movement. r

further includes longitudiy eggs I9 are enlarged, as at 20, and have formed therein concavities 2l for the reception of the eggs. Extending transversely between the front and rear end portions of the vertical members Il, at the top thereof, are operating handles 22 in the form of bars. Between the handles 22 the upper portions of the vertical members I'I are recessed, as at 23.

It is thought that the operation of the invention will be readily apparent from a consideration of the foregoing. To load the machine, the bailsl f I4 are swung to inoperative position to permit the brush unit 5 to be removed. The eggs to be washed are then placed in the channels on the base I between the bars I8, as suggested in Figure 4 of the drawings. replaced and secured, after which the entire device is placed lin a pan or other container filled The brush unit 5 is then to the desired level with water'. Then, by vgrasping the handle bars 22 and reciprocating the unit I6 the eggs will be rolled back and forth in the channels in the base l in a manner to be thoroughly and expeditiously cleaned by the element 3 and the brushes Il. The springs I3 supply the desired pressure to the brushes Il and it is here pointed out that the yielding mounting of said brushes il permit automatic adjustment for Various sizes of eggs and the successful meeting of other conditions that may arise.V Other suitable types of cleaning elements may be substituted for the bristle brushes Il and the ribbed or corrugated sheet 3. To remove the eggs after they have been cleaned it is, of course, only necessary to remove the brush unit 5. After the brush unit 5 has been removed the egg shifter I6 may be readily lifted off the base l.

It is believed that the many advantages of an egg Washer constructed in accordance with the present invention will be readily understood, and although a preferred embodiment of the device is as illustrated and described, it is to be understood that changes in the details of construction and in the combination and arrangement of parts may be resorted to which will fall within the scope of the invention as claimed.

What is claimed isz- 1. An egg washer comprising a base having yin the base, brushes suspended from the bars for vertical sliding movement and engageable with the eggs, and means positioned between the brushes and the base for moving the eggs back and forth in the channels, said means including a pair of vertical members slidably engaged on the base, bars extending between said members and adapted to receive the eggs therebetween, and operating handles mounted on said members.

2. An egg Washer of the class described comprising a base including upstanding longitudinal ribs forming parallel channels, a cleaning element covering said channels, a supporting structure removably mounted on the base, said structure including end walls and longitudinal bars extending between said end walls, bails mounted for swinging movement on the base and engageable over the supporting structure for releasably securing the same in position, brushes suspended from the bars for engagement with the eggs, and means positioned between the brushes and the base for moving said eggs back and forth in the channels beneath the brushes.

CARL THOM. 

